Maya Angelou, one of the most powerful voices of contemporary literature, died on Wednesday in her home in North Carolina. She was 86.

Angelou's novels and poems have been laced into the canon of great American literature and cemented in the memories of people worldwide. Minutes after her death was announced, fans began sharing their memories of Angelou on Twitter.

Cher Vincent (@chermusings)

RIP Maya Angelou. I met you when I was 13, after reciting one of your poems. An inspiration to all young, black girls with a dream.

Now it's your turn. We want to know how Maya Angelou affected you. Whether there's a passage from I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings that you'll never forget, or you were lucky enough to meet Angelou in person, we want to hear how you'll remember this global cultural figure.